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There is no chance the gruff driver will allow you to board his wagon unless you pay him and so you step away and release your mental hold over the horse team. He whips the reins once more and this time the horse team respond and the wagon sets off along the highway without you.

Frequent bolts of lightning illuminate the muddy highway as you trudge along the rutted highway to Dwala’s south gate. Upon arriving at the gate, a guard steps from his sentry post and demands you pay the night toll. Passage in and out of the city is free during the hours of daylight, but after dark a toll of 20 Ren (2 Gold Crowns) is imposed on all non-residents seeking to enter, and 10 Ren (1 Gold Crown) on those wishing to leave.

If you choose to pay the night toll, turn to 156.

If you do not, or if you do not have sufficient Gold Crowns to do so, turn to 94.